Talia Shire

Acting·Apr 25, 1946·Lake Success, New York, USA

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Talia Rose Shire (née Coppola; born April 25, 1946) is an American actress. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Adrian Pennino, the wife of Rocky Balboa, in the iconic "Rocky" film series. Shire's portrayal of the timid but resilient Adrian earned her acclaim and a place in cinematic history. Beyond "Rocky," she also starred as Connie Corleone in "The Godfather" films, further establishing her as a versatile and talented actress. With a career spanning several decades, Shire's contributions to film have solidified her as a respected figure in Hollywood.

Film	Credit
Megadoc2025 · Self	Self
Nonnas2025 · Teresa	Teresa
Megalopolis2024 · Constance Crassus Catilina	Constance Crassus Catilina
Sly2023 · Self	Self
Chantilly Bridge2023 · Maggie	Maggie
Stallone: Frank, That Is2021 · Self	Self
The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone2020 · Connie Corleone	Connie Corleone
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic2020 · Self (archive footage)	Self (archive footage)
Working Man2019 · Iola Parkes	Iola Parkes
Con Man2018 · Carol Minkow	Carol Minkow
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs2017 · Self	Self
The Family Whistle2016 · Self	Self
Dreamland2016 · Victoria	Victoria
The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–19592016 · Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi	Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
Palo Alto2014 · Mrs. Ganem	Mrs. Ganem
Pizza with Bullets2012 · Mary Perspirino	Mary Perspirino
The Godfather Legacy2012 · Self	Self
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance2011 · Self	Self
The Return of Joe Rich2011 · Gloria Neiderman	Gloria Neiderman
The Deported2010 · Dina	Dina
My Father's Will2009 · Mrs. Mancini	Mrs. Mancini
Dim Sum Funeral2008 · Viola Gruber	Viola Gruber
Looking for Palladin2008 · Rosario	Rosario
Christmas at Cadillac Jack's2007 · Peg	Peg
Homo Erectus2007 · Ishbo's Mother	Ishbo's Mother
Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke2007 · Bianca Hale	Bianca Hale
Rocky Balboa2006 · Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)	Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)
Prohibition Opens the Floodgates2006 · Self	Self
Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood2006 · Self	Self
Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films2006 · Self	Self
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light2006 · Self	Self
Bio.2005 · Self	Self
I ♥ Huckabees2004 · Mrs. Silver	Mrs. Silver
Family Tree2003 · Patricia	Patricia
Kiss The Bride2002 · Irene Sposato	Irene Sposato
The Visit2001 · Parole Board Member Marilyn	Parole Board Member Marilyn
The Whole Shebang2001 · Contessa Bazinni	Contessa Bazinni
Palmer's Pick-Up1999 · Mr. Price	Mr. Price
The Landlady1998 · Melanie Leroy	Melanie Leroy
Lured Innocence1998 · Martha Chambers	Martha Chambers
Divorce: A Contemporary Western1998 · Actor	Actor
Avocado Seed1998 · Ida Stern	Ida Stern
River Made to Drown In1997 · Jaime's Mother	Jaime's Mother
She's So Lovely1997 · Restaurant Owner (uncredited)	Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
Born Into Exile1997 · Donna Nolan	Donna Nolan
One Night Stand1995 · Director	Director
Deadfall1993 · Sam	Sam
Chantilly Lace1993 · Maggie	Maggie